Introduction

Church, good morning once again! I am excited you decided to join us as we close out this fantastic series we’ve been in, all about God’s promises to us. We’ve called it “Sweet Like Honey,” which comes from Psalm 119:103, “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

This verse reminds us just how sweet the words of God are. And, in our case over the past few weeks - the promises of God we learn about in the scriptures. Today, as we close out this series, I want us to look at one of the most important and applicable promises God makes which has the power to completely change our lives. He promises us forgiveness through His Son Jesus.

He promises us forgiveness through His Son Jesus.

Main Teaching

There are many amazing passages and verses about the forgiveness of God and its effects on His people. We couldn’t possibly cover all of them in one sitting, but let’s tackle a few of them to help us understand the process, power, and promise of forgiveness in our lives. Turn with me to the book of 1 John.

There are three parts of forgiveness that this verse highlights, all of which are important and noteworthy.

The first step in the process, after we sin against God, is actually one we must initiate. The Bible says we need to confess our sins to our Heavenly Father, who is listening. Jesus has made a way for us to communicate with the Father, and scripture actually says He “intercedes for us” at the right hand of the Father in Heaven.

This means when we cry out to God, asking Him for something like forgiveness, Jesus Christ is the mediator between us.

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